PhD Positions in Physics in the Netherlands
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 38 open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands from 7 organizations in 1 country.
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Key facts
- Open listings
- 38
- Organizations
- 7
- Closing within 30 days
- 25
- State pay or funding
- 38
Before you apply
Read the full project description on the official vacancy page, check eligibility and the required documents, and contact the named supervisor with specific questions well before the deadline.
Open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands
38 current matching listings
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD position in AMO Physics - QuEST for APV
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in photonic integration and qubit hardware development for quantum computing
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Testing and integration of advanced photonic chips in a strontium-based neutral-atom quantum processor Development of integrated-photonics solutions for scalable control and…
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
PhD: Learning interactions in collective cell migration
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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University of Amsterdam
PhD on Continuous Optical Clock
Amsterdam, Netherlands
a recent master in experimental ultracold atom or trapped ion physics; great team working skills; initiative and good time management skills; good communication skills in oral and…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
11 PhD positions in the excellence & sustainability programme of the section Mechanics of Materials of TU/e
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Green Steels: The Dutch steel sector faces a major transition. The production, processing, use and recovery of steel is to be made significantly more sustainable by 2030 and…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Multiscale Modelling of Sorption-Enhanced CO2 Hydrogenation Reactors
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in Mechanical engineering, Chemical engineering, Applied physics, or related field is required. Knowledge and proven experience with reactor modeling and multiphase…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Design of Next-Generation Quantum Error Correction Codes and Decoders
Eindhoven, Netherlands
The candidate cannot already be in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment. Mobility rule: the candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity…
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Delft University of Technology
Doctoral Candidate (PhD) Position in Quantum Networks
Delft, Netherlands
University of Naples Federico II (UNINA), Italy. EURECOM, France. Motivation letter. Detailed CV. Grade transcript from MSc and BSc studies. A (draft) MSc thesis, article, research…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Fast Controlled Photonic Integrated Switches for High Performance Artificial Intelligence Compute Clusters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Investigate disruptive new network architectures for AI compute clusters utilising optical switching and numerically assess the performance via software simulation tools. Define…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Design and Fabrication of Modular Actuator-Sensor Units for Over-Actuation
Delft, Netherlands
Strong interest and curiosity in: MSc (or equivalent) degree in an *engineering* or *natural sciences* discipline: Experience in *one* (or more) of the following fields: Beneficial…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD Position Effective barriers against rising damp
Amsterdam, Netherlands
the Rheological changes of the product during polycondensation Reaction and aging in quasi-2D micromodels of porous media designed in the lab. Results will bring valuable…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD in Probabilistic and Extremal Combinatorics
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mathematical maturity on the level of a master's degree in mathematics; a master's degree in mathematics (or closely related discipline) is a requirement by the start of the…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Digital Holography for Metrology
Delft, Netherlands
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Developing Magnetic Nanomaterials in the Project "Welding Made Easy"
Delft, Netherlands
Colloidal chemical synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (e.g. Mn-Fe ferrite alloys) with tunable switch temperatures Post-synthetic and in-situ surface functionalisation to achieve…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Quantum Torsional Resonators
Delft, Netherlands
An MSc degree in physics An MSc degree in electrical or mechanical engineering could also be suitable if strongly motivated by experience with quantum mechanics or nanomechanics…
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University of Amsterdam
PhD in Multiscale Modeling of Smart Self-Sealing Materials
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Use coarse-grained and atomistic simulations to understand the interactions between peptides and surfaces, including MOFs, and unravel the physical mechanisms of their aggregation…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Amplitude & Phase Control in Optical Metrology
Delft, Netherlands
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
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Eindhoven University of Technology
2 PhD positions in Ultrafast optical control of topological magnetic textures
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in the Integrated Circuit Group on Transceivers for Optical Communications
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Understanding applications, architecture, building blocks, integration, requirements, limitations and state of the art in optical transceivers Understanding modeling of the optical…
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Advancing Electrically Driven Separation Processes via Local pH-Gradient Analysis
Delft, Netherlands
visualizing and quantifying local pH gradients using Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) to understand their influence on separation performance and membrane…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD on ‘Experiments and Diagnostics of Iron Electrodeposition’
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Radboud University
PhD Position: Physics-Informed Generative AI for Synthetic Energy Data
Nijmegen, Netherlands
You will design and compare deep generative approaches, UAEs, GANs, diffusion models/flow matching, and Gaussian processes for realistic load, generation and voltage time series.…
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Eindhoven University of Technology
PhD in Hardware Architectures for Physics-Informed AI
Eindhoven, Netherlands
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Delft University of Technology
PhD Position Continuum Two-Phase Flow Modelling of Piping in Dikes
Delft, Netherlands
Develop continuum-based two-phase models to predict internal erosion and pipe progression in clay-sand layered dikes. Derive constitutive modelling approaches from high-fidelity…
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands are currently open?
As of 30 September 2026, Graduates Corner lists 38 open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands from 7 organizations in 1 country. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Physics (38), Electrical Engineering (15) and Computer Science (12).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Physics in the Netherlands?
The organizations with the most open listings are Delft University of Technology (13), Eindhoven University of Technology (13) and University of Amsterdam (5).
Are these PhD positions funded?
38 of 38 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 25 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.